Archeterokrohnia docrickettsae

Archeterokrohnia docrickettsae is a type of deep-sea marine arrow worm. It is the largest species in the Archeterokrohnia genus and the first to be found alive.[1] Additionally this species displays an unusual color pattern of orange on its head and trunk with a translucent tail.[1]

Archeterokrohnia docrickettsae
Archeterokrohnia docrickettsae
Archeterokrohnia docrickettsae holotype. A, lateral view, shortly after recovery aboard ship. B, dorsal view, shortly after recovery aboard ship. C, dorsal view, after 4 months preservation in 5% formalin/seawater.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chaetognatha
Class: Sagittoidea
Order: Phragmophora
Family: Heterokrohniidae
Genus: Archeterokrohnia
Species:
A. docrickettsae
Binomial name
Archeterokrohnia docrickettsae
Thuesen & Haddock, 2013

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